If they make it optional then im ok with them Keeping it, hell make it up to the group leader if you are going to help out lower level friend, but it is a dumb thing to make Mandatory, I don;t know about others but im thinking of not re subbing when mine runs outand i like FE and would like to finish the story as they release it (which requires sub) but ill miss out if this stays it just makes the game that un enjoyable for me